In my 50's I started a second career as a quilter and fibre artist, I can't believe that it was almost 20 years ago.During that time I became a member of S.A.Q.A., taught quilting and fibre art, participated in many gallery shows, took many classes from well known artists, went to quilt shows and conferences and generally had a very good time enjoying my passion. I certainly met a lot of amazing people, mostly fabulous women, who enriched my life on a daily basis. My blog from this time, including a lot of fibre tutorials can still be found at Catharinablog.blogspot.com. If you are fibre person , check it out.
Then about seven years ago my dear husband (DH) was diagnosed with cancer and the fight began. He was courageous and brave but lost his battle almost two years ago. At the same time , I became allergic to fibre and could not work in the fibre medium again.
Two big losses in a short time and my life came crashing down around me. I moved to Brockville to be closer to my family and started my healing journey. It took a long time to re-invent my life.
At first I was going to blog about this whole process but everything was just too raw and painful.Now I am ready to share.
Both my grandmothers lived into their 90's so I figure I have about 20 years left to do something else with my life, and I would like to share my process. Through some trial and error I have found that I can work in watercolours. A demanding medium, I signed up for some watercolour classes at St. Lawrence College last summer and met some great teachers. More about that later.
To this:
Daisies are still one of my favourite subjects and found with many tries ending up in the garbage that with practice I was able to get what I wanted onto the paper. These are small 4x6 in. pieces of original art which I am selling in card form.
Oh but I do miss the the feel of fabric and fibre between my fingers.
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